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Blockchain saw its first expression through Bitcoin – the first cryptocurrency (CC) – but is more likely to ultimately see its greatest application outside of CCs across other financial and non-financial transactions. 

It will be extremely hard for CCs to displace and compete with government-issued currencies, as dollars to euros and yuan are virtual natural monopolies in their regions and will not easily give up their seigniorage profits.

Cryptocurrencies could potentially have a role in diversifying one’s global bond and equity portfolio.